Hillwalk Guides
Why Hiking Is A Healthy New Year’s Resolution
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. That time when we all pick ourselves up again after the odd bit of excess over the holiday season. Many of us [...]
25 Places To Eat On The West Highland Way (Updated for 2019)
The West Highland Way is an extremely popular hiking route and one of the best-selling tours here at Hillwalk. So you could say that we know a little bit about [...]
Reasons To Go Winter Hiking
Winter hiking is probably the last thing on your mind. The weather has turned cold, the festive season is upon us, and all you want to do is sit cosy [...]
Outlander – Where Is It Filmed?
TV shows set in times gone by have been incredibly popular in recent years. Downtown Abbey, Game of Thrones and Vikings are just some of the names that spring to [...]
Hiking Trips for Singles
Hiking is a wonderful hobby. It’s good for the heart, for the body, and for the soul. In hot weather or cold. Outside or in (yes, people walk for miles [...]
Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
The Benefits of Hiking for Mental Health
By now we all know that a walk in the outdoors is a healthy form of exercise. Doctors in Scotland have even started prescribing it for chronic illnesses. But what [...]
What Is Thru-Hiking?
The term ‘Thru-hiking’ was made particularly popular in the U.S., most commonly associated with the epic hikes of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental [...]